Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer

President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18

Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.

Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.

Big Bend National Park announces temporary closures for prescribed burn

The Daniel’s Ranch picnic area, Nature Trail, and Rio Grande Village boat launch at Big Bend National Park will be closed April 6 and 7th for the prescribed burn.

Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns

A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.

Invasive Suckermouth Catfish continue to swim in San Marcos rivers

An invasive species, the Suckermouth Catfish, continues to swim in San Marcos rivers. Mitigation and research efforts are underway to try to control the population.

City of Georgetown wants residents to plan ahead for water restrictions, plant native

Officials in Georgetown want residents to plan ahead for further water restrictions by planting drought-resistant and native plants. The city is currently in Phase 1 of Drought Restrictions.

Georgetown water customers prohibited from watering in heat of day

The City of Georgetown says residents should not water lawns or landscapes during the heat of the day, defined as noon to 7 p.m., due to a drought watch for Lake Georgetown.

Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas

Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.

Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say

The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.

Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says

Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.

Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica

Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.

Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures

An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.